🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Herbs and Spices, Anise, McCormick

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
20 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 serving (100 g) | Per 100 g: 951 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

20 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
16 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
17.6 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
646 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 serving100 g20 mg Safe
2 x 1 serving200 g40 mg Caution
½ x 1 serving50 g10 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Condiments 🟢 Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Calcium-Rich Herbs & Spices

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Herbs and Spices if I have kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 20 mg per 1 serving — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Herbs and Spices in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

What's the oxalate content of Herbs and Spices?

One 1 serving of Herbs and Spices = 20 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 951 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Herbs and Spices high in oxalates?

It's low. 20 mg per 1 serving is well under the 25 mg danger line. Herbs and Spices is not the food you need to worry about.

What can I eat instead of Herbs and Spices?

Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Herbs and Spices with a fraction of the oxalate.

How much sodium does Herbs and Spices have?

Low sodium: 16 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

📖 Key Scientific References

Taylor EN, Curhan GC. Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007;18(7):2198-2204. PMID: 17538185
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369
Fink HA, Akornor JW, Garimella PS, et al. Diet, fluid, or supplements for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis. Eur Urol. 2009;56(1):72-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2009.03.031
Ferraro PM, Taylor EN, Gambaro G, Curhan GC. Dietary and lifestyle factors for primary prevention of nephrolithiasis. BMC Nephrol. 2020;21(1):267. PMID: 32652950
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316-324. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.006
Liebman M, Costa G. Effects of calcium and magnesium on urinary oxalate excretion after oxalate loads. J Urol. 2000;163(5):1565-1569. PMID: 10751889
Holmes RP, Assimos DG. The impact of dietary oxalate on kidney stone formation. Urol Res. 2004;32(5):311-316. DOI: 10.1007/s00240-004-0437-3
Lin BB, Lin ME, Huang RH, et al. Dietary treatment and fluid intake for prevention of recurrent calcium stones. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0250257. PMID: 33872340
This is dietary reference information, NOT medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Oxalate tolerance varies by person, stone type, and medication.